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Waataja Family History

Waataja Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Haataja, Rantala, Haapala, Hautala, Hatala, Mateja, Cantara, Waara

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Where is the Waataja family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waataja surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Waataja ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waataja. 100% of Waataja women worked as a New Worker. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Waataja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waataja census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 17 immigration records available for the last name Waataja. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 113 military records available for the last name Waataja. For the veterans among your Waataja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waataja lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Waataja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Waataja in 1954 was 81, and 77 in 2004.

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